Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Obesity and weight control
Nut Intake Among Overweight/Obese African-American Women in the Rural South
Examines the source, quantity, and quality of nut consumption among overweight and obese African American women in rural Alabama and Mississippi. Data was gathered using two 24-hour dietary recalls. Includes statistics on income, education, and calorie intake for women who did and did not consume nuts.
Author(s): Samara R. Sterling, Brenda Bertrand, Suzanne Judd, Monica L. Baskin
Citation: American Journal of Health Behavior, 40(5), 585-593
Date: 09/2016
Type: Document
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Examines the source, quantity, and quality of nut consumption among overweight and obese African American women in rural Alabama and Mississippi. Data was gathered using two 24-hour dietary recalls. Includes statistics on income, education, and calorie intake for women who did and did not consume nuts.
Author(s): Samara R. Sterling, Brenda Bertrand, Suzanne Judd, Monica L. Baskin
Citation: American Journal of Health Behavior, 40(5), 585-593
Date: 09/2016
Type: Document
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CHILE: Outcomes of a Group Randomized Controlled Trial of an Intervention to Prevent Obesity in Preschool Hispanic and American Indian Children
Examines an obesity prevention intervention targeting rural American Indian and Hispanic children in New Mexico that incorporated family engagement, classroom curriculum, healthcare provider support, grocery stores, and more. The intervention focused on preschool children at Head Start centers and included multiple communities.
Author(s): Sally M. Davis, Orrin B. Myers, Theresa H. Cruz, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 89, 162-168
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
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Examines an obesity prevention intervention targeting rural American Indian and Hispanic children in New Mexico that incorporated family engagement, classroom curriculum, healthcare provider support, grocery stores, and more. The intervention focused on preschool children at Head Start centers and included multiple communities.
Author(s): Sally M. Davis, Orrin B. Myers, Theresa H. Cruz, et al.
Citation: Preventive Medicine, 89, 162-168
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
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Trinity Hospital Twin City's Fit for Life
Video featuring the Trinity Hospital Twin City's Fit for Life wellness program in rural Ohio. Highlights Dr. Timothy McKnight's unique curriculum which teaches participants that a change in mindset is the key to long-term physical health. Transcript available below description.
Date: 08/2016
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Video featuring the Trinity Hospital Twin City's Fit for Life wellness program in rural Ohio. Highlights Dr. Timothy McKnight's unique curriculum which teaches participants that a change in mindset is the key to long-term physical health. Transcript available below description.
Date: 08/2016
Type: Video/Multimedia
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Change from the Inside Out: Ohio Wellness Program Inspires Healthy Bodies Through Healthy Minds
Profile of the Trinity Hospital Twin City's Fit for Life wellness program, which helps participants in rural Ohio lose weight and improve their health. Highlights how funding from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has helped this program grow over time.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Profile of the Trinity Hospital Twin City's Fit for Life wellness program, which helps participants in rural Ohio lose weight and improve their health. Highlights how funding from the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy has helped this program grow over time.
Author(s): Jenn Lukens
Citation: Rural Monitor
Date: 08/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Rural Health Information Hub
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Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Examination of Community-Based Obesity Interventions in Rural Kentucky
Master's degree thesis providing results of a study to determine causes of obesity in 6 counties of rural Kentucky, using data collected from February to August 2015. Offers suggestions to reduce obesity in these areas. Features statistics on demographics, prevalence of obesity, and related conditions.
Author(s): Brooke F. Butterworth
Date: 07/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky UKnowledge
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Master's degree thesis providing results of a study to determine causes of obesity in 6 counties of rural Kentucky, using data collected from February to August 2015. Offers suggestions to reduce obesity in these areas. Features statistics on demographics, prevalence of obesity, and related conditions.
Author(s): Brooke F. Butterworth
Date: 07/2016
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: University of Kentucky UKnowledge
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The Effect of Changes in Health Beliefs among African-American and Rural White Church Congregants Enrolled in an Obesity Intervention: A Qualitative Evaluation
Investigates changes in health beliefs and attitudes pre- and post-intervention among overweight and obese adults participating in the Biomedical/Obesity Reduction Trial (BMORe) from two African-American churches in Tennessee and South Carolina, and one rural Appalachian church in Kentucky. Includes demographic data by gender, age group, education level, marital status, and race/ethnicity.
Author(s): Diane J. Martinez, Monique M. Turner, Mandi Pratt-Chapman, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 41(3), 518-525
Date: 06/2016
Type: Document
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Investigates changes in health beliefs and attitudes pre- and post-intervention among overweight and obese adults participating in the Biomedical/Obesity Reduction Trial (BMORe) from two African-American churches in Tennessee and South Carolina, and one rural Appalachian church in Kentucky. Includes demographic data by gender, age group, education level, marital status, and race/ethnicity.
Author(s): Diane J. Martinez, Monique M. Turner, Mandi Pratt-Chapman, et al.
Citation: Journal of Community Health, 41(3), 518-525
Date: 06/2016
Type: Document
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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Mobilize Rural Low-Income Communities to Assess and Improve the Ecological Environment to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Describes a study to be conducted in 14 low-income rural communities in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, to find best practices to create and sustain healthy eating and physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity.
Author(s): Paula Peters, Abby Gold, Angela Abbott, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 376
Date: 05/2016
Type: Document
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Describes a study to be conducted in 14 low-income rural communities in Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, to find best practices to create and sustain healthy eating and physical activity and to prevent childhood obesity.
Author(s): Paula Peters, Abby Gold, Angela Abbott, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 376
Date: 05/2016
Type: Document
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Estimating the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Alaska Using Partial, Nonrandom Measurement Data
Results of a 2013-2014 study of obesity among students in the 8 largest Alaska school districts, 7 of which are in rural areas. Features statistics with breakdowns including district, grade level, sex, and ethnicity.
Author(s): Erik Everson, Myde Boles, Karol Fink, Rebecca Topol, Andrea Fenaughty
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 03/2016
Type: Document
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Results of a 2013-2014 study of obesity among students in the 8 largest Alaska school districts, 7 of which are in rural areas. Features statistics with breakdowns including district, grade level, sex, and ethnicity.
Author(s): Erik Everson, Myde Boles, Karol Fink, Rebecca Topol, Andrea Fenaughty
Citation: Preventing Chronic Disease, 13
Date: 03/2016
Type: Document
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Beverage Consumption in an Alaska Native Village: A Mixed-methods Study of Behaviour, Attitudes and Access
Assesses sugar-sweetened beverage, water, and other beverage consumption with attitudes towards consumption in Alaskan Native children and adults living in rural Alaska. Includes statistics for beverage type by frequency of consumption for children and adults.
Author(s): Deena Elwan, Peter de Schweinitz, Janet M. Wojcicki
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1)
Date: 02/2016
Type: Document
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Assesses sugar-sweetened beverage, water, and other beverage consumption with attitudes towards consumption in Alaskan Native children and adults living in rural Alaska. Includes statistics for beverage type by frequency of consumption for children and adults.
Author(s): Deena Elwan, Peter de Schweinitz, Janet M. Wojcicki
Citation: International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 75(1)
Date: 02/2016
Type: Document
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Relationships of Physical Activity and Sedentary Time in Obese Parent-Child Dyads: A Cross-Sectional Study
Highlights a study focusing on physical activity of obese parents and children on weekdays versus weekends. Participants were selected from rural North Carolina. Breaks down data by age group, gender, and ethnicity.
Author(s): Robert G. McMurray, Diane C. Berry, Todd A. Schwartz, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 124
Date: 02/2016
Type: Document
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Highlights a study focusing on physical activity of obese parents and children on weekdays versus weekends. Participants were selected from rural North Carolina. Breaks down data by age group, gender, and ethnicity.
Author(s): Robert G. McMurray, Diane C. Berry, Todd A. Schwartz, et al.
Citation: BMC Public Health, 16, 124
Date: 02/2016
Type: Document
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